CVE-2026-59682 Arbitrary file overwrite and deletion local and remote in OpenRGB
Attackers can overwrite or delete arbitrary files via the SAVE_PROFILE message in OpenRGB, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-59682?
CVE-2026-59682 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in CalcProgrammer1 OpenRGB, published on 26 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arbitrary file overwrite via SAVE_PROFILE message in OpenRGB. This issue affects OpenRGB through 1.0rc3.
Weakness: CWE-73
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59682?
Linux distribution packages (1)
OpenRGB openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.0~rc3.1+git0.g5e81e26f-1.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-59682?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-59682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-59682, GHSA-26mm-mg9c-fjp5, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-59682, openSUSE-SU-2026:11602-1.